Dinesh Raut

Nabin Chauhan is a Nepali film director, storyteller, and founder of Artmandu, best known for his critically acclaimed feature film Unko Sweater (The Woolen Sweater). His filmmaking journey is rooted in theatre, years of creative exploration, and a transition from directing popular music videos to crafting emotionally rich, socially grounded cinema.Before entering feature films, Chauhan directed several hit music videos such as “Tinpate,” “Sunakhari,” “Baaf,” and “Batauli,” building a strong visual identity and narrative style. His shift to cinema culminated in Unko Sweater, a film celebrated for its warmth, cultural depth, and portrayal of rural Nepali life.Chauhan’s storytelling is shaped by his early years in Panchthar, his formative experiences in Shilpee Theatre, and his commitment to authentic, character‑driven narratives. His work reflects a blend of realism, emotional honesty, and cultural sensitivity, positioning him among the new generation of Nepali filmmakers redefining contemporary cinema.

Starting from his early creative journey in the 1990s, Akash Adhikari (born January 5, 1970) is a prominent Nepali actor, director, producer, writer, and lyricist, recognized for his strong and dignified presence in the Nepali film industry. He has released 19 feature films in Nepal and abroad, establishing himself as one of the most versatile and influential figures in contemporary Nepali cinema.Adhikari made a glorious directorial debut with Ranabhoomi (1998), winning Best Director and Best Movie awards. Since then, he has acted in and directed several acclaimed films, including Panchhi (2001), Daag (2001), Krodh (2006), Shasan (2011), Kathmandu (2010), Kohinoor (2014), and Kanchhi (2018).He is also the founder and CEO of The Sky Movies Pvt. Ltd., established in 1999 A.D., through which he has produced and directed numerous successful films. His contributions extend to screenwriting, story writing, research, production design, and lyric writing, making him one of the most multi‑disciplinary creators in Nepali cinema.Adhikari has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award 2023 for Best Actor/Director, the Prawal Jana Sewa Padak 2019, and the National Professional Achievement Award 2021.

Prakash Sayami is a Nepali film director, writer and producer. He is an independent film maker and he has directed six feature-length movies. He is currently working in Ujyaalo 90 Network programme Ajar Amar Geetharu. Sayami is also a film critic, media guru, and music promoter.

Nikhil Upreti is a Nepalese film actor, film director, producer and martial artist. The biggest film star of 2000s. In the 2010s, He enjoyed a huge fan following in Nepal, especially in the rural belts of the country. Often regarded as one of the greatest Nepali film stars and stuntmen, his first film was Pinjada, which was released in 2000, in which he jumped from the seven story building of Manipal Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal, without any protection and body double. He has worked in over 200 films, won the Best Actor award in the National Films Award for Hami Tin Bhai. He was awarded the Rastriya Nagarik Swarna Samman in 2006. Upreti is well known for doing his own stunts. Some of his highest grossing movies are Pinjada, Nikhil Dai, Hami Tin Bhai, Dhadkan, Bhairav, and Lootera. After years in Mumbai (home of Bollywood), he was scheduled to direct and act in a Hindi movie called Commitment. He made a comeback to Nepalese Film Industry with 'Bhairav' in 2015, which was a commercial hit. After his return to Ktown, he has given five back to back super hit films such as Bhairav and Lootera